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- Jul 3, 2015
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ACT-Wazalendo: President Samia's Government Has Lost Political Legitimacy to Continue Leading Tanzania
The ACT-Wazalendo political party, through its National Leadership Committee meeting held on October 7, has strongly condemned the General Election of October 29, stating it was characterized by fraud, violence, and significant human rights violations.
It has accused President Samia's Government and the National Electoral Commission (INEC) of rigging results, suppressing opponents, and being involved in the murders of its supporters, including the death of councilor candidate Dafroza Jacob of Tarime.
ACT has called on the Government to release all those arrested, form an independent commission to investigate the election and the events that led to the violence, and establish a National Reconciliation Commission to maintain national unity. It has also demanded constitutional reforms and an independent Electoral Commission to ensure political freedom and justice for all parties.
Public Opinion:
Many have questioned how ACT failed to protect the votes despite having the 'Protect the Vote' slogan, which they promised would work. Others claimed the party lacked direction from the beginning when it decided to participate in the 2025 election.
Tanzanian Diaspora in Canada and Sweden Protest, Demand Accountability for Killings on October 29
The Tanzanian diaspora in Toronto, Canada, and Gothenburg, Sweden, protested on November 8 as an effort to fight for human rights following the reported deaths of hundreds of Tanzanians after the October 29 election, which involved mass killings of civilians.
The protestors have demanded the release of Humphrey Polepole, Tundu Lissu, John Heche, Niffer, and others who were abducted or arrested during the protests. They also called for President Samia and her Government to resign, as the election was not free and fair.
Public Opinion:
Many citizens support this, believing that continued pressure from within and outside the country could help achieve justice, assist the families of the many victims, and remove Samia's Government, which they claim came to power fraudulently.
'Bongo Zozo' Resigns as Tanzania's Tourism Ambassador Following Civilian Killings on October 29
Content creator and Goodwill Tourism Ambassador for Tanzania, Nicholas Reynolds (popularly known as Bongo Zozo), a British citizen, has officially announced his resignation from the position, explaining that the decision stems from the breakdown of peace and loss of humanity in the country.
In his statement, Bongo Zozo apologized for letting Tanzanians down and thanked the person who appointed him, Hamisi Kigwangalla.
He expressed gratitude to all who supported him, stating that due to the great pain he feels, he cannot continue to perform his duties until he finds peace of mind and sees peace restored in the country.
Public Opinion:
Many have congratulated Bongo Zozo for his stance in resigning, seeing him as a true patriot. They said the decision reflects the nation's current mood, especially given the deaths of innocent civilians, and they urge other leaders to follow his example in maintaining peace, justice, and stability in the country.
UVCCM Chairperson: They Are Paid to Incite Violence, They Have Set Our Country on Fire
The Chairman of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi Youth Wing (UVCCM), Mohamed Ali Kawaida, has said that the events of October 29 were not lawful protests but rather violence committed by some youth who were deceived via social media by people living outside Tanzania who are paid to carry out such work.
Furthermore, he said the youth injured in the violence could not get medical treatment because many clinics had already been burned, leading some to lose their lives through their own fault.
Public Opinion:
Many have criticized his statement for speaking about property damage without mentioning who killed the civilians, while also refuting the claim about hospitals being burned, as there were no reports anywhere of hospitals being attacked or burned by protestors.
Some say his statements are full of arrogance and further incite hatred among the citizens.
Lake Oil Company Denies Being Owned by Politicians
The Lake Oil Company has stated that it is not owned by any politician, as claimed on social media, but is owned by a Tanzanian named Ally Adha Awadhi, who is the company's founder and legal owner.
Speaking to the media, the Lake Oil Group's Director of Operations, Stephen Mtemi, said the violence on October 29 caused significant damage to the company's fuel stations and infrastructure across various parts of the country.
He said a total of 38 stations were damaged or destroyed, resulting in more than 300 employees temporarily losing their jobs after being placed on unpaid leave.
Public Opinion:
They have demanded that the authorities and the company's owner speak for himself, showing a lack of trust in the company's ownership and questioning whether it is owned by one of the former president's children, Ridhiwani Kikwete.
The ACT-Wazalendo political party, through its National Leadership Committee meeting held on October 7, has strongly condemned the General Election of October 29, stating it was characterized by fraud, violence, and significant human rights violations.
It has accused President Samia's Government and the National Electoral Commission (INEC) of rigging results, suppressing opponents, and being involved in the murders of its supporters, including the death of councilor candidate Dafroza Jacob of Tarime.
ACT has called on the Government to release all those arrested, form an independent commission to investigate the election and the events that led to the violence, and establish a National Reconciliation Commission to maintain national unity. It has also demanded constitutional reforms and an independent Electoral Commission to ensure political freedom and justice for all parties.
Public Opinion:
Many have questioned how ACT failed to protect the votes despite having the 'Protect the Vote' slogan, which they promised would work. Others claimed the party lacked direction from the beginning when it decided to participate in the 2025 election.
Tanzanian Diaspora in Canada and Sweden Protest, Demand Accountability for Killings on October 29
The Tanzanian diaspora in Toronto, Canada, and Gothenburg, Sweden, protested on November 8 as an effort to fight for human rights following the reported deaths of hundreds of Tanzanians after the October 29 election, which involved mass killings of civilians.
The protestors have demanded the release of Humphrey Polepole, Tundu Lissu, John Heche, Niffer, and others who were abducted or arrested during the protests. They also called for President Samia and her Government to resign, as the election was not free and fair.
Public Opinion:
Many citizens support this, believing that continued pressure from within and outside the country could help achieve justice, assist the families of the many victims, and remove Samia's Government, which they claim came to power fraudulently.
'Bongo Zozo' Resigns as Tanzania's Tourism Ambassador Following Civilian Killings on October 29
Content creator and Goodwill Tourism Ambassador for Tanzania, Nicholas Reynolds (popularly known as Bongo Zozo), a British citizen, has officially announced his resignation from the position, explaining that the decision stems from the breakdown of peace and loss of humanity in the country.
In his statement, Bongo Zozo apologized for letting Tanzanians down and thanked the person who appointed him, Hamisi Kigwangalla.
He expressed gratitude to all who supported him, stating that due to the great pain he feels, he cannot continue to perform his duties until he finds peace of mind and sees peace restored in the country.
Public Opinion:
Many have congratulated Bongo Zozo for his stance in resigning, seeing him as a true patriot. They said the decision reflects the nation's current mood, especially given the deaths of innocent civilians, and they urge other leaders to follow his example in maintaining peace, justice, and stability in the country.
UVCCM Chairperson: They Are Paid to Incite Violence, They Have Set Our Country on Fire
The Chairman of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi Youth Wing (UVCCM), Mohamed Ali Kawaida, has said that the events of October 29 were not lawful protests but rather violence committed by some youth who were deceived via social media by people living outside Tanzania who are paid to carry out such work.
Furthermore, he said the youth injured in the violence could not get medical treatment because many clinics had already been burned, leading some to lose their lives through their own fault.
Public Opinion:
Many have criticized his statement for speaking about property damage without mentioning who killed the civilians, while also refuting the claim about hospitals being burned, as there were no reports anywhere of hospitals being attacked or burned by protestors.
Some say his statements are full of arrogance and further incite hatred among the citizens.
Lake Oil Company Denies Being Owned by Politicians
The Lake Oil Company has stated that it is not owned by any politician, as claimed on social media, but is owned by a Tanzanian named Ally Adha Awadhi, who is the company's founder and legal owner.
Speaking to the media, the Lake Oil Group's Director of Operations, Stephen Mtemi, said the violence on October 29 caused significant damage to the company's fuel stations and infrastructure across various parts of the country.
He said a total of 38 stations were damaged or destroyed, resulting in more than 300 employees temporarily losing their jobs after being placed on unpaid leave.
Public Opinion:
They have demanded that the authorities and the company's owner speak for himself, showing a lack of trust in the company's ownership and questioning whether it is owned by one of the former president's children, Ridhiwani Kikwete.
